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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208, 287.68 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208, 287.68 and 197.76 is: 273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 287.68 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/287.68 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 287.68 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 56,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,891.60/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.52

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